Lead Game Designer

Kubelt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Greater London is seeking a Lead Game Designer to guide their design team for the new EVE: Vanguard game. In this role, you will oversee gameplay systems and player progression, collaborating across departments. This position requires proven experience in first-person shooter design, strong leadership skills, and an ability to balance creative and technical aspects. The company offers a dynamic, multicultural work environment with flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Free lunches, drinks, and snacks

Flexible work hours

Employer contributory pension plan

Life Insurance

Private medical and Dental Insurance

Annual Commuting Allowance

Monthly Internet Allowance

Annual Fitness Allowance

Discretionary performance sharing plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Game Designer, particularly in first-person shooter design.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship within a design team.
• Deep understanding of gameplay mechanics and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers.
• Conceptualize and implement gameplay systems for an MMO.
• Collaborate across disciplines for cohesive design.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Gameplay mechanics

Systems design

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

CCP Games are seeking a Lead Game Designer to guide the design team on their exciting new EVE: Vanguard title. In this role, you will oversee gameplay systems, compelling mechanics, and player progression, ensuring that every aspect of the game delivers a high-quality, engaging player experience. As a hands-on design leader, you will collaborate closely with leads across Art, Production, and Engineering to realize the game’s creative vision, while mentoring a talented team of designers and contributing directly to the design process. If you’re passionate about creating impactful shooter gameplay and enjoy leading through creativity and collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark on the battlefield.

Your Tasks

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, fostering creativity and professional growth.
• Ensure all design elements align with the game’s vision and production goals.
• Conceptualize, prototype, and implement core gameplay systems for an MMO first-person shooter.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver cohesive and technically achievable designs.
• Maintain and update design documentation, including the Game Design Document (GDD) and internal wikis.
• Dedicate approximately 50% of your time to hands-on design work such as combat, systems design or progression.
• Review builds and provide actionable feedback to improve gameplay and quality.
• Analyse player data and feedback to refine features and balance gameplay.

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a Lead Game Designer, with a strong background in first-person shooter design.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience within a design team.
• Deep understanding of progression, gameplay mechanics and systems design principles.
• Excellent communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical and business requirements.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, pipelines, and iteration workflows

What We Can Offer You

• The inspiring challenge of working on a pioneering, ambitious project with great coworkers.
• An opportunity to learn and grow within an international company.
• A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation
• Free lunches, drinks, and snacks in the office
• A family friendly work environment with flexible work hours
• Employer contributory pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Private medical and Dental Insurance for you and your family
• Annual Commuting Allowance
• Monthly Internet Allowance
• Annual Fitness Allowance
• Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan

About CCP Games

CCP Games is an innovative company in the field of interactive entertainment, established in 1997 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The company gained worldwide recognition and numerous awards with the launch of their flagship product, EVE Online, in May 2003. Since then, CCP has been dedicated to developing cutting-edge games that push boundaries and break new ground. CCP believes that games are virtual realities, offering unrivaled experiences and true human interaction. The company values respect, dialogue, interaction, and cooperation, fostering a unique environment for employees and players alike. This approach enhances the quality of their products and creates a challenging and inspiring space for talent to flourish. As a Pearl Abyss company since 2019, CCP continues to prioritize innovation and is at the forefront of pioneering work in virtual reality. They envision virtual reality playing an increasingly significant role in gaming and beyond in the future. Choose CCP Games for immersive virtual reality experiences, empowering players with freedom, choice, and success.

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